€2.1 Million Euro Supported Student Accommodation Officially Opened By Housing Minister
A state of the art supported student facility in Cork was officially opened by the Housing Minister Eoghan Harris today.
The €2.1 million euro Bishopsgrove building is made up of 39 modern and secure purpose built accommodation units for young people who were homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The building is the first of its kind in Ireland, and it's hoped the model can be replicated throughout the country.
Speaking to RedFM News these residents explain what it means to be part of the project:
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